Diagnostic Technician Southampton, Hampshire £37,000 Basic | £52,000+ OTE | Uncapped Bonus Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30 Permanent, Full-Time
An established and highly successful automotive retail group is seeking an experienced Diagnostic Technician to join its busy aftersales team in Southampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled vehicle technician with strong diagnostic capabilities to join a modern workshop environment offering excellent earning potential, ongoing manufacturer training, and genuine career progression.
The Role
As a Diagnostic Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring vehicles are maintained and repaired to the highest standards, delivering an exceptional experience for customers while maximising workshop efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out vehicle servicing in line with manufacturer standards
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical, and electronic faults
- Conducting advanced fault-finding and producing detailed diagnostic reports
- Completing MOT-related repairs and general maintenance work
- Servicing and repairing vehicle air conditioning systems
- Carrying out welding repairs where required
- Ordering parts and obtaining repair estimates to support efficient vehicle turnaround
- Liaising with customers when necessary to provide updates on vehicle progress
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment
- Working in accordance with manufacturer and company processes
About You
To be considered, you will ideally have:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent automotive qualification
- Previous experience working within a franchised dealership environment
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Experience working with vehicle electrical systems
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A team-focused approach with a commitment to high customer service standards
- The ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
What’s On Offer?
- Basic salary up to £37,000
- Uncapped OTE of up to £52,000+
- Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend requirements
- Manufacturer and technical training programmes
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Enhanced holiday entitlement including birthday leave
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discounts on servicing, MOTs, and parts
- Referral and recommendation bonus schemes
- Tool insurance support (role dependent)
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Diagnostic Technician looking to join a forward-thinking automotive employer that invests in its people and offers long-term career prospects.
Apply today to learn more about this confidential Diagnostic Technician opportunity in Southampton.
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